10 Incredible Reasons Why Ellen Is Our Hero

9. She’s extremely brave

When Ellen came out back in 1997, she received a lot of abuse. As you can expect, being a celebrity puts you on a pedestal for scrutiny from all angles. The media had a field day with such a controversial announcement and the attention she received sent her into a depressive spiral. But she always stayed true to who she was. She’s forever standing up for what she believes in, in a fair way no matter who opposes her.